1974 Renault 12 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover

To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Renault 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Renault 12 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
Make Renault Land Rover
Model 12 ALL-NEW Range Rover
Year Released 1974 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1289 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 53 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 2220 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2922 mm


 

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